Petra Is Extremely Shy

question 53

Multiple Choice

Petra is extremely shy. To optimize her treatment outcome, her therapist is actively changing her distorted thoughts regarding her self-defeating beliefs about her shyness and her fears of being evaluated, while also increasing her social skills. Petra and her therapist practice these social skills, such as using open-ended questions in conversation, and then Petra goes out in public to practice these skills. This therapist is most likely a(n) __________ therapist.

• A)cognitive behavior
• B)existential
• C)client-centered
• D)Gestalt

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Definitions:

Small Gifts

Tokens of appreciation or affection, typically of low monetary value, given to express gratitude, love, or friendship.

Eclectic Approach

An approach to psychotherapy that, depending on the client’s problems, uses techniques from various forms of therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches

Various methodologies and practices used in psychological treatment to help individuals deal with mental health issues, emotional challenges, and behavioral problems.

Psychological Theories

Formal ideas proposed to explain how and why human behaviors, thoughts, and feelings develop.